1972 TVR Vixen S4 ( first registered Jan 2nd 1973 )
This car was one of the many excellent restorations carried out by Ian Bannister, Ian's restorations are second to none !
This 1972 TVR Vixen S4 was purchased in a restored condition, and is a credit to the work done by Ian. A number of special features were incorporated in this vehicle as follows :
- CHASSIS MODS
- Complete chassis strip and shotblast, repair where needed and modified as below
- Chassis modified to take a spacesaver wheel and later m radiator
- Fitted a later M series radiator
- Special radiator fan assy
- Polyester Powder coated ( in black ) the chassis wishbones springs brake drums & misc. parts
- DRIVELINE MODS / STEERING / SUSPENSION
- Fitted a RS2000 alloy bellhousing allowing a Sierrra g/box to be fitted
- Fitted a Sierra 5 speed gearbox
- Fitted a 3.54:1 TR6 rear diff
- Strengthened diff cradle fitted ( 3000M type )
- Uprated special hardy spicer joints in driveline
- Special propshafts ( with removable joints )
- Reconditioned Steering rack fitted ( early Herald )
- Solid alloy steering rack mounts
- New front wheel bearings and re-con rear hubs fitted
- New Trunnions kit, top joints and track rod ends fitted
- ENGINE MODS
- Modified the engine from 1600cc to 1700cc, fitted a 234 road/race cam
- Head converted to run on super unleaded
- Engine fully balanced
- Flywheel lightened
- Duplex Timing Gear ( with vernier adjustment )
- Steel bottom pulley
- Fitted a gasflowed 4 branch stainless steel exhaust manifold
- Fitted a stainless steel silencer
- Fitted luminition electronic ign
- Fitted a new Facet fuel pump ( and spare )
- New Webber Carburator fitted
- New bottom hose fitted, spare top hose to hand
- Aluminum rocker cover fitted
- Radiator fully reconditioned in 2006
- ELECTRICIAL / TRIM
- Electrical cut off switch
- Alternator
- Full electrical rewire using relays.(see the interior photos page)
- Complete retrim to original spec
- Master battery switch
- BRAKING
- Complete braking system with cunifor brake pipes brass fittings and Aeroquip braided flexible pipes
- New Master cylinder and servo
- New alloy cam cover
- Calipers stripped and powercoated, new pistons and seals fitted
- New Rear cylinders fitted
- Recent change of pads and shoes
- BODY / GENERAL
- Fitted a removable ( two bolts ) towing bracket !!
- Glass rear window
- Door heads strengthened in corners
- New door hinges
- Fitted as many as possible Stainless Steel nuts and bolts to retain ancillary parts.
- Special alloy fuel tank fabricated and fitted
- Fitting a Wabasto sun roof
- Bonnet fitted with stainless steel pins, for easy removal ( electricial connections, bullet connectors )
- New USA spec fuel cap fitted
I have really enjoyed owning this TVR as in my young days ( in 1969 ) I owned a Grantura mk 2 and always wanted to own a Vixen !
Unfortunatly old age and arthritis have begun to catch up with me and I am finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of her, although when seated it's wonderfull fun !
I will let you judge the condition of the vehicle from the photos, it is rare to find a TVR Vixen in such excellent condition.
The vehicle was sold in 2007 and I have now replaced it with the last S4C to be produced by TVR in 1995.
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My 1960 TVR Grantura Mk2 |